RM8 3ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dare Gardens, 0.4km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Valence ward and the Barking constituency.
RM8 3ER is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 3ER are sourced from Output Area E00000393 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARE GARDENS, RM8 3ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARE GARDENS, RM8 3ER.
458
35
£ 42,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM8 3ER falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
RM8 3ER is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 53% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 3ER. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 358,000
2 sales · Mean £ 358,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM8 3ER has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Five Elms Primary School
Grafton Primary School
Southwood Primary School
Trinity School
Valence Primary School
The Sydney Russell School
Robert Clack School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Best Bite Chicken0.8 km
- Golden Fish0.8 km
- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Supercook0.2 km
- Abbey Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- B & C Newsagents0.9 km
- Bennets Castle General Store0.9 km
- Wood Lane Off Licence0.2 km
- Haris & Khalid Co LTD0.6 km
- Irmak Mini Market0.7 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Osborne Centre0.6 km
- Castle Point Catering0.9 km
- The Vibe (Studio)1.0 km
- Family Cafe0.9 km
- Big Breakfast Cafe0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Beacon Tree0.8 km
- The Cherry Tree Ph0.4 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.2 km
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath1.7 km
- Goodmayes2.3 km
- Dagenham East L.T.2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM83ER · Data under Open Government Licence